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Co-investigators

Ethan Wyble

Faculty Mentor

Prashanth R. Buchirreddy; John L. Guillory

Location

Memorial Gym

Start Date

20-4-2012 2:30 PM

End Date

20-4-2012 3:30 PM

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Torrefaction is an important step in using biomass as a fuel source. The advantages of torrefaction are in the product. The product is a torrefied biomass that has a higher mass energy density, possesses a hydrophobic nature, and is more uniform in comparison with unprocessed biomass. Also, the grindability characteristics of torrefied biomass greatly improve and are comparable with coal and coke. Tests are being conducted on lab scale to evaluate the effect of torrefaction on biomass properties. The effect of torrefaction on heating value, grindability, and hydrophobicity of pine feedstock has been determined and will be presented.

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Apr 20th, 2:30 PMApr 20th, 3:30 PM

Torrefaction of Pine, Willow, and Arundo to Improve Fuel Characteristics

Memorial Gym

Torrefaction is an important step in using biomass as a fuel source. The advantages of torrefaction are in the product. The product is a torrefied biomass that has a higher mass energy density, possesses a hydrophobic nature, and is more uniform in comparison with unprocessed biomass. Also, the grindability characteristics of torrefied biomass greatly improve and are comparable with coal and coke. Tests are being conducted on lab scale to evaluate the effect of torrefaction on biomass properties. The effect of torrefaction on heating value, grindability, and hydrophobicity of pine feedstock has been determined and will be presented.